Kim Eun-ji Becomes First Female Go Player to Reach 500 Career Wins as a Teenager

Kim Eun-ji has become the first female professional Go player to reach 500 career wins while still in her teens.

On August 22, Kim defeated Park Tae-hee 4-dan by resignation in 156 moves during the 11th round of the NH Nonghyup Bank Korea Women's Baduk League held at the Korea Baduk Association.

With this victory, Kim recorded her 500th career win against 230 losses, bringing her winning percentage to 68.49%.

Born on May 27, 2007, Kim secured her 500th win at the age of 19 years, 2 months, and 26 days, making her the first female player to achieve the milestone as a teenager.

The previous record for the youngest female player to reach 500 wins was held by Choi Jung 9-dan at 23 years and 4 months.

Among all players including males, the record for the youngest to 500 wins is held by Lee Chang-ho 9-dan at 18 years, 1 month, and 21 days.

Kim also holds the record for the shortest period taken to reach 500 wins since turning professional.

Kim reached the 500-win mark in 6 years, 7 months, and 12 days, outpacing Lee Chang-ho, who took about 7 years and 1 month.

(Photo courtesy of Korea Baduk Association, Yonhap News)
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